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Local 6500 United Steelworkers will hold a rally on Wednesday to mark the sixth month anniversary of its strike at Vale Inco.

The march will begin at 9 a.m. at 66 Brady St., the union said in a release.

"Parking is limited so please car pool," the union said. "Bring anyone who wants to support our cause."

There will be an environmental friendly balloon release, with each balloon representing $4 million in Vale profits that have left the community, the union said.

Special guests include Leo Gerard, the union's international president; Ken Neumann, its national director; Wayne Fraser, District 6 director; Daniel Roy, District 5 director; Steve Hunt, district 3 Director; Ken Georgetti, president of the Canadian Labour Congress; and all strategic campaign representatives.

There will be a cheque presentation from all United Steelworkers global supporters.